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Energy Corporation Management

Energy saving project

Name: Sivajash Sayad Shop: Coleman Parade District: 10 District Manager: Simon Allen Shop Manager: Kelly Stewart 06/08/14

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Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2. Energy Policy: ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Long term goals: .................................................................................................................................. 6

Medium term goals: ............................................................................................................................ 6

3.Action plan and team role ................................................................................................................... 7

4. Monitoring energy consumption & Cost ............................................................................................ 8

5.1 Finding solutions Energy audit .......................................................................................................... 9

5.1 Electricity:...................................................................................................................................... 9

5.2 Water .......................................................................................................................................... 11

5.3 Air conditioning ........................................................................................................................... 11

5.4 Heating ........................................................................................................................................ 12

5.5 Paper and Ink .............................................................................................................................. 12

5.6 beverage ..................................................................................................................................... 13

6. Investment & Payback period ........................................................................................................... 14

7. Measuring Saving & Cost .................................................................................................................. 15

8. Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 15

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1. Introduction The gas carbon dioxide has been emitted into the atmosphere in increasing amounts

over the past 200 years and more substantially over the past 50 years because of

the human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas. Every

year these emissions currently add to the carbon already present in the atmosphere

a further 8000 million tonnes, much of which is likely to remain there for a period of

100 years or more. Because carbon dioxide is a good absorber of heat radiation

coming from the earth’s surface, increased carbon dioxide acts like a blanket over

the surface, keeping it warmer than it would. With the increased temperature the

amount of water vapour in the atmosphere also increases, providing more blanketing

and causing it to be even warmer. The gas methane is also increasing because of

different human activities, which is adding to the problem. An increase in global

temperature will lead to global climate change.

The basic principle of global warming can be understood by considering the radiation

energy from the sun that warms the earth’s surface and the thermal radiation from

the earth and the atmosphere that is radiated out to space. On average these two

radiations must balance. If the balance is disturbed (for instance by an increase in

atmosphere carbon dioxide) it can be restored by an increase in the earth’s surface

temperature.

Figure 1.1 GHG emissions by source sector in UK [2]

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International emission trading scheme allow developed countries to trade their

commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. Many developed countries officially agreed

to reduce emissions of (GHG) and enter the second commitment, which is a period

between 2015-2020.

Obtaining energy is one of the most essential sources to sustain life on earth.

Currently major human activities are mainly depended on fossil fuels and other non-

renewable energy sources. There is more time and money required for technology to

develop and improve the current situation. Energy conservation can be beneficial

and essential worldwide. The important aspects of energy conservation are:

Economic aspects and environmental influences.

Energy saving is very important and effective for human organizations as a nation,

as businesses which is us Paddy Power and as individual, it enables the companies

to achieve operational control and improvement in a local and global scale. Energy

saving should be controlled and managed with other management resources without

a negative effect on operation system. All type of energy consumption in long term

and short term should be managed and programmed considering of availability,

technology, expenses, cost and other economic factors.

What does this mean for Paddy power, well we as company should save our own

community in local and global scale. Following this project will not only reduce

carbon and other green house gasses but also save energy which means saving

money cutting the bills in the long term and it will make us more energy efficient and

successful compared to other bookmakers in the country.

AIM To achieve the business objectives

at minimum energy cost

ENERGY SUPPLY Pay less per unit

of energy

ENERGY USAGE Reduce energy usage & save

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1. Energy Policy

2. Planing

3.Implementation & Operation

4. Checking & Corrective action

5. Management review

Why Energy Management is essential? because it influences a number of features

of the company operation and performance including the following:

Strategic plan that requires measurement, management and documentation

for contentious improvement for energy efficiency

Reducing Green House Gasses

The energy costs which affect the competitiveness in the world market

The energy expenses which have an effect on the company’s profit thus

cutting costs

The national trade and financial balance

Policies and procedure to address all aspects of loss prevention and waste

disposal

Industrial health and safety

Local and global environments

Quality

Periodic reporting of progress to management based

on these measurements.

Identification of key performance

indicators that are tracked to

measure progress.

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2. Energy Policy: Looking at the global scale the main objective is to work towards minimising C02

emissions and using sustainable energy resources to reduce environmental impacts.

Saving money and cutting the bills. The first step is to look at the current situation in

detail before making any upcoming plans or programs. Also look at the larger scale,

placing the organization in the future and comparing it with other competitors and

book makers in the market.

Long term goals:

Minimize CO2 emission (GHG)

Discuss environmental issues in local and global scale

Protect the environment and reduce cost and bills (water & electricty) set

goals

Maintain energy demand management program, arrange regular reports

about costing and energy consumption.

Use sustainable and renewable energy, recycle.

Follow the most economical way to reduce consumption

Continuously improvement in energy sector

Medium term goals:

Identify and analyse the present

Reduce cost of energy consumption by X% over Y years, saving Z% per year

Monitoring & Targeting system

Use regular tooling system to monitor energy consumption and water audits

Announce improvement goals and targets annually

Use maximum payback period up to 5 years

Raising employee awareness, promote and motivate the staff to save energy

Create energy saving budget and monitor it annually

Save the profit and use it for further improvement

Review if the goal has been achieved

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3.Action plan and team role The roles and responsibilities of the team members could be classified in the form of

matrix. Create a small group or provide trainings to every shop managers and each

shop manager should be in charge of their task. Each of the members should create

their own action plans and follow it to day to day basis. The action plans have to be

agreed officially by the energy co-operate manager. We can start and apply the

energy saving management process to one district and identify if it influences our

goals.

Key points of some duties:

Point out the main targets for energy use

Make a list of the energy suppliers water and electricity.

Checking the lights, air conditioners, electric equipments, boilers and

insulations.

Measuring energy cost and consumption

Monitor track performances

Provide training to the staff and employee

Prepare documentations and announce the positive facts

Check equipment make sure there is no damage

Ensure that Energy Management (EM) regime adopt complies with the British

Standards

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4. Monitoring energy consumption & Cost A free monitoring tool should be used to read the current energy consumption and

costing such as electricity, water and any other sources. Gain and understand the

present consumption read all the meter readings and save the data on a table.

Review all the previous invoices and plot it on a graph or pie chart to identify the

energy usage and understand the larger picture of the monthly and annually usage.

An example is shown on the Fig 1 & 2. Highlight the main points and the problems in

the classifications. Contact the gas and electricity supplier to renew the meter

readings in case of damage or old system. Make a table of the suppliers and

compare the unit cost for each supplier and make sure the lowest available rates are

utilized choose the cheapest supplier. Agreement to a annual contract is cheaper

than monthly payment in the long term. Also tracking and monitoring the products,

waste and disposal used per month or per year.

Figure 1 Figure 2

To have a clear image of production and energy we can plot them on a scatter

diagram. And draw a line of best fit to predict the consumption use in the upcoming

years and predict the usage. A sample graph is shown below.

From the graph the equation of the trend line can be used to find the variables. A

target can be set.

Summary: Calculate the actual consumption of energy per unit. On the graph or

table compare the baseline, current consumption, CO2 emission intensity and

forecasted goal to have a clear image.

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Figure 3 Energy vs. production scatter chart

5.1 Finding solutions Energy audit Once all the data is collected and reviewed we can start finding solutions and

methods to reduce cost, CO2 emission and save energy. An energy program is

essential to be promoted educated and motivated among the staff.

An energy program needs to be established to promote a sense of duty and aligned

action among the employees and administrators. Promoting energy management

and educate each district of the company also motivating the staff to save energy

and provide practical advice. Apply Energy Management Programs for the shops in

the district which recognizes energy as a controllable operating expense and a

performance responsibility of accountable administrators and staff and reward each

company based on their performance. The same method can be applied within the

company to reward each shop and district.

5.1 Electricity: Free or low cost can be organised to improve the energy saving

and profit in the company. Electricity one of the main consumption within the Paddy

Power company. To save energy we can start with very simple tasks. Things to look

for:

• Compare electricity suppliers to the best energy deal

• Switch off the lights when not in use

such as: BGT machines, heaters,

PC’s overnight and unplug chargers.

People not even knowing where the

light switches are.

• When the heater or cooler is

functioning Keep the doors and

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windows shut.

• Turn off fans or heaters when Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is

operating

• Unplug the

equipments such as

chargers, machines

that are not in use at night.

• Change tungsten filament lamps to energy saving

lamps. Use compact-fluorescent (CFL) or LED

lights. Though CFL and LED lights both have a

higher purchase price than standard incandescent

bulbs, they last significantly longer and use much

less energy. CFL and LED bulbs can replace standard bulbs in most fixtures and can

save you up to £100 per bulb over time.

• Dirty or discoloured diffusers and shades.

• Empty areas lit unnecessarily the all day. Such as store rooms.

• Use more daylight. Especially during the summer and day time there is no need to use

light for the window posters. This can save up to 13 hours electricity usage.

• Change fluorescent lamps to high frequency fittings and change T12 tubes to T8 or even

T5 tubes. T tubes are used for the window posters and inside the shops.

• Use sodium discharge lamps (SON) for external lighting, high ceiling, floodlighting.

• Fit more switches per bank instead of one switch for many banks.

• Use sensor lights (automatic lighting) especially in the staff toilets, kitchen, store rooms

and customers toilet.

• Install timers/sensors to cut off lights and equipment

automatically when not in use.

• Conduct a survey to find out if lights are turned off, out of

operating hours.

• Brief staff and cleaners to turn off lights when leaving unoccupied

areas.

• Fit more effective reflectors and remove a proportion of lamps. Which is done in

Coleman parade shop.

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Monitor electricity:

Keep track of the energy usage, using a energy monitor or look at the bills when

making the free action plan. For the low cost and chargeable procedures look at the

cost and the payback period before making any major decisions.

5.2 Water is often known as inexpensive utility, while it’s an expensive worthwhile

source to be considered. Water requires a lot of treatment and energy. Especially for

cleaning filtering waste water, pumping and heating. By using water efficiently, we

reduce the cost, protect, improve water quality, water sources and reduce the

amount of energy used to treat, heat, and pump water.

• Use automated proximity sensor or press taps instead of standard taps

• Fit flow restrictions wash hands

• Install cistern displacement device in the toilets

• Measure and monitor water usage

• Recover heat from water cooled equipment & process.

Also recover long runs of uninsulated hot water pipes.

• Use insulation material around the water tank and

boiler

• Avoid running hot water when could water can be used

• Report dripping taps immediately

5.3 Air conditioning systems are used in every shop. However the initial observations

that will be conducted are as follows:

• Control the temperatures, the settings and increase air recirculation. Check for blocked

filters.

• Check the control mechanism of the air conditioning system and initiate a program to get it

checked regularly

• Excessively-low cooling set point (say below 22ºC).

• Always make use of fresh air for cooling system

• Check if the system includes humidity control. Evaluate if

humidity control is vital to the operation of the site and any equipment.

• Check for frost on pipework and fittings.

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• Risk of simultaneous heating and cooling. Many staff don’t know how to operate it.

• Risk of doors and windows being left open, holes in

building structure, or other infiltration routes.

• Risk of air exchange with non-conditioned spaces.

• Electrical appliances (e.g. computer monitors) and

lighting running unnecessarily.

• Fouled evaporator or condenser coils.

• Evaluate option of ‘Night Cooling’. This would reduce the temperature in the buildings with

no cost involved.

5.4 Heating and cooling is energy intensive in many shops. The following observations

and actions will be considered:

• Avoid using heater outside working hours. Switch off the heater outside the working hours.

• Use insulation and seal covers around the pipes, walls, ceiling, windows and doors

• Install fast acting roller shutter doors

• Balance the heating system avoid overheating one space in order to satisfy other area

• Reuse warm air from air compressors or other heating equipment’s

5.5 Paper and Ink

Print football coupons as much is needed, many shops print more than required. The

markets that are less popular such as both teams score, handicap and etc print only

couple of pages. The shop team should find out which of their football coupons are less

popular in their shop. Also when one of the football coupons are out of date we can still

print the new coupon at the back of it to save paper.

Information for staff can be printed as multiple pages per

sheet, it saves paper, ink and money.

Print only 2-3 copies of Paddy Times, some shops print

up to 10 copies.

Always recycling the papers such as: posters, football coupons, paddy times, wall

papers, slips and etc.

Switch to post-consumer waste (PCW) paper, paper products,

and packaging. Whenever possible, make use of eco-friendly

paper. Since Paddy power is using a lot of paper we may look for a

recycling symbol on a box of paper, but this is an unregulated

designation. Only PCW paper is made entirely from the paper we place in our recycling

bins each day. Making PCW recycled paper uses 45% less energy and creates half the

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waste of the traditional paper making process. Purchasing products labelled as 100%

PCW ensures we are using papers with the least impact. If 100% is not available, look

for options with as much PCW content as possible, and we should not forget to recycle

all your paper scraps instead of sending them to the landfill.

Clearly the initial cost of a hand dryer surpasses that of its

competitor the hand towel. Handy Dryers units, almost all units

will pay for themselves in under a year.

By comparison, the initial cost of an electric hand dryer and an

annual operating cost of around £60 is a much smaller price to

pay. It is better though, to encourage the development of hand

dryers by investing in them rather than using paper towels for

the sake of short term eco-friendliness. This is because constant technological advances

are key in providing long term environmental sustainability as efficiency is constantly

increasing.

Using refilled pens. That will save us ordering pens and we can reuse the pens again.

5.6 beverage

Using hot and cold purification system is more energy efficient than

boiling the kettle. Because the water in the system is already hot

and at boiling temperature. Using a kettle to make a coffee or tea

we burn more electricity.

Also when customers wants a drink water we can provide them

with cold water from the filtration system instead of giving them

bottle of water. That will save us ordering water bottles, money and

is more environmental friendly.

Highlight and start the free and low costing actions to ensure effective efficiency. If

the project is accepted the actions should be split among the member of energy

management team. A decision should be made for the long and short term actions.

Some of the tasks require equipment’s to be ordered and installed which will cost

money and it can take a long period. However not all the actions can take place due

to circumstances such as: availability, budget, time and so on.

In order to achieve this, Paddy Power company should maintain to the Energy

Management : Develop integrated campus energy metering and reporting framework

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Regularly, monitor the consumption of energy and water Increase awareness of

energy efficiency amongst all employees. Ensure that relevant employees receive

training in energy awareness and efficiency improvement techniques Conduct site

energy audits to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements Implement cost

effective energy efficiency measures Ensure that energy efficiency and carbon

emissions are considered in business decisions Ensure that energy efficiency

measures and sustainable design features are incorporated into all new build and

major building refurbishment projects when opening a new shop. Invest in cost

effective, clean technology Regularly review its Energy Policy

6. Investment & Payback period Looking at the collected data and figure out how much it would cost the company for

each energy source and how much they can save in the long term. The capital cost,

operation, maintenance and renewable sources. Some of the key costs are pointed

out.

• Review and testing

• Planning and feasibility studies

• Engineering design & Architectural

• The construction cost including labour, materials and equipment.

• Operating and trainee staff

• Taxes, Financial costs

• Utilities

Example:

Function Quantity Unit CO2(kg) Total (£)

Lightning 10 KWh xxxx 1000.00 Water xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Beverage xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Paper xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

If the cost estimation of the project is higher than the budget and the magnitude of the

problem is substantial then the energy manager can look back more economical and avoid

the less prioritize investments for time being or change the project, and try to keep the

estimating cost below the budget. Using maximum payback period of 3 to 5 years. Whatever

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profit the company makes can be invested into this project to save more energy and make it

more efficient.

Doing a very basic calculation based on A4 paper use. Coleman Parade saves £28.00 per

A4 box paper. Our shop is recycling or reusing the back of the football coupons. We Use 1

box of A4 paper per 2 months. Using this principle we are saving 138£ per year.

7. Measuring Saving & Cost These days there are many software’s on the market that can measure energy

consumptions and utilisation such as network connected devices, computers, printers,

energy cost, energy usage, energy reduction, carbon emission, locations, times and dates.

All these information’s can be plotted on graphs, pie charts and tables automatically. Thus it

will allow us to measure the savings and changes that have been made.

It is necessary to continue with the measuring and saving program. There are always points

to be improved, energy management team continue for further saving schemes. Organizing

meetings every other month to review and discuss the improvements or what else can be

done to progress. The other step would be to follow up with a survey in the area, each shop

and staff. Reward the shops to keep them motivated and interacted.

Make progress reports and keep up to date towards the target and energy based on

following topics.

• Energy policy

• Goals and objectives

• Consumption and costs benefits

• Supporting documentation on resources

• Achievements

• Updating regularly to make progress

8. Conclusion Since the electricity and water data was not provided I could not work out the

investment, payback period and other relevant information. I hope this project will be

considered and taken seriously. All the companies that are following Energy

Management are saving money and energy consumption up to 30-35%. I would like to

discuss my project further into detail and run Paddy power company more efficient.